This formation is not in the book specifically but is discussed as part of the Cathedral’s Cemetery climbing area. Dana Hanson and I climbed this peak in 1984 following the lead of Paul Bellamy. I am not sure if it was a first ascent. We did not see evidence of other climbers, but I know this area was worked over … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 8762 is a rock-and-forest crag located just north of Golden Trout Lake in the Bighorn Crags. It is overlooked by climbers probably due to the bushwhack required to reach the summit area. The summit is a surprising block of rock that is hiding in the forest. It requires a … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 7342 is a seldom-climbed summit that is located northeast of Ulysses Mountain (7,649 feet) on a high ridge. It is most easily reached via a ridge road (FSR-005) on its west side. USGS Ulysses Mountain Access From US-93 at North Fork, drive west on FSR-030/Salmon River Road for 7.7 … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Coolin Mountain sits on a high, forested ridge just south of Coolin and Priest Lake. I discovered a climber’s trail that makes the summit an easy endeavor. Read on. USGS Coolin Access From ID-57 southwest of Priest Lake, turn right/east onto paved Dickensheet Road (signed for “Coolin”). Drive 4.2 miles … Continue reading
Climbing and access information for this peak is on Page 56 of the book. Published November 2023 Graham Mountain is a big mountain that is located on the southeast side of the Coeur d’Alene River in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains north of I-90. It is most easily reached via its southwest spur and west ridge on an old, poorly-maintained trail … Continue reading
This peak is not in the book. Published November 2023 Peak 6232 is the northernmost peak in the Pahsimeroi Range. It is a rugged, rocky affair that sits above the Salmon River a few miles south of Ellis. Peak 6232 is most easily climbed via a gully on its southwest side. USGS Ellis Access Park in a pullout along US-93 … Continue reading